SW18 1BW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Tonsley Hill, 0.7km from Wandsworth in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Battersea constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £840k, down 39.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00183102 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TONSLEY HILL, SW18 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TONSLEY HILL, SW18 1BW.
371
31
£ 90,300 /yr
78%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW18 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 78% economic activity and an average age of 31, SW18 1BW is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 39.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW18 1BW. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 840,000
2 sales · Mean £ 840,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW18 1BW is above average at 105 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Faith's CofE Primary School
St Anne's CofE Primary School
Allfarthing Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
West Hill Primary School
Swaffield School
The Hurlingham Academy
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Travelodge London Battersea0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Cafe Fleur0.4 km
- Espressino0.5 km
- Gymfinity Lids Limited0.6 km
- Honey0.6 km
- Hopper Coffee0.6 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Pomodoretto0.6 km
- Asiaro Limited0.7 km
- Diana Fish Bar London Ltd0.4 km
- Hong Kong Garden0.4 km
- Pizza Go Go0.7 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Hudsons0.8 km
- Londis1.0 km
- Planet Food Store0.8 km
- SICILIA FREDDA1.0 km
- Best One0.1 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Beehive PH0.8 km
- Brewers Inn0.3 km
- Churchills0.8 km
- Queen Adelaide0.7 km
- The Cat's Back0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Krystals - Nisa Local - Wandsworth0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wandsworth Town0.2 km
- Wandsworth0.6 km
- Clapham Junction1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW181BW · Data under Open Government Licence